--- title: Edge Factor Blog description: Edge Factor Recent Blog Articles --- [![Edge Factor Logo](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/logo.svg)](https://edgefactor.com/splash) [![Seven Lessons from Indigenous Peoples in Skilled Trades](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Social%20Media%20Misc/SMM%20Images%20Summer%202022/2022%20Indigenous%20Peoples%20Day%20SMM%20Collage_Facebook%20Shared%20Post%20Image%20-%201200x630.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/seven-lessons-learned) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Seven Lessons from Indigenous Peoples in Skilled Trades [![What it Means to be Career Ready](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Blog%20Images%20(Online)/Career%20Ready_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/what-it-means-to-be-career-ready-and-how-to-get-your-student-there) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## What It Means to Be Career Ready and How to Get Your Students There [![Nursing: A Career Journey Rooted in Compassion and Connection](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Toolkits/2026%20Toolkits/2026%20Nurses%20Week/Nurse%20Week_Announcement.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/nursing-a-career-journey-rooted-in-compassion-and-connection) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Nursing: A Career Journey Rooted in Compassion and Connection [![Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with Edge Factor's toolkit](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Toolkits/2026%20Toolkits/2026%20Apprenticeship%20Toolkit/Apprenticeship%20Email%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/celebrate-national-apprenticeship-week-with-edge-factor) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week with Edge Factor [![Edge Factor Live at Yuma, Arizona Summer Institute ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/YumaSunnerInstitute_BlogImage.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/empowering-career-development-at-arizonas-summer-institute) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Empowering Career Development at Arizona's Summer Institute [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/EmailNewsletter%20Images%20%20(60%20%C3%97%2025%20in)%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-live-at-the-arizona-cte-summer-conference) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Live at the Annual Arizona CTE Summer Conference [![Edge Factor Live at the Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/SOC%202025%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-live-at-skills-ontario-competition) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Live at Skills Ontario Competition 2026 [![Line up of Ontario Mining workers in PPE](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Canadian%20Mining%20Games%20blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/dig-into-careers-in-ontarios-mining-industry) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Dig into Careers in the Mining Industry in Ontario [![Amazing Activities During School Closures for Students](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(5)-1.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/amazing-activities-for-students_during_school_closures) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Amazing Activities for Students During School Closures [![Budgets: Your Financial Map, Not Your Limit](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Content%20Features/Financial%20Literacy/Blog%234%20MK-PCC-09-23%20Budgets%20(Unit%204).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/budgets-your-financial-map-not-your-limit) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Budgets: Your Financial Map, Not Your Limit [![From Job Rejection to Career Growth](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Content%20Features/Interview%20101/Blog%20%235_%20MK-PCC-09-17%20Job%20Rejection.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/from-job-rejection-to-career-growth-what-to-do-next) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## From Job Rejection to Career Growth: What to Do Next [![Salary Negotiation Tips Every Job Seeker Should Know](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Content%20Features/Interview%20101/Blog%20%234_%20MK-PCC-09-17%20Salary%20Negotiation%20(Unit%204).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/salary-negotiation-tips-every-job-seeker-should-know) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Salary Negotiation Tips Every Job Seeker Should Know [![How to Overcome Challenges and Succeed in a Job Interview](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Content%20Features/Interview%20101/Blog%20%233_%20MK-PCC-09-16_The%20Job%20Interview%20Challenges%20(Unit%203).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/how-to-overcome-challenges-and-succeed-in-a-job-interview) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## How to Overcome Challenges and Succeed in a Job Interview [![Long-Term Investments: Planning for Growth, Not Just Safety](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Content%20Features/Financial%20Literacy/Blog%235_%20MK-PCC-09-24%20Long%20Term%20Investing%20(unit%205).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/long-term-investments-planning-for-growth-not-just-safety) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Long-Term Investments: Planning for Growth, Not Just Safety [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%233_%20MK-PCC-09-22_%20Financial%20Habits%20(unit3).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/financial-habits-that-build-stability-and-confidence) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Financial Habits That Build Stability and Confidence [![5 Tips for a Successful Job Interview Every Student Should Know](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Content%20Features/Interview%20101/Blog%20%232_%20MK-PCC-09-15_Tips%20for%20Successful%20Job%20Interview%20(Unit%202).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/5-tips-for-a-successful-job-interview-every-student-should-know) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## 5 Tips for a Successful Job Interview Every Student Should Know [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%232_%20MK-PCC-09-21_%20How%20to%20Build%20Wealth%20(unit%202).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/how-to-build-financial-wealth-one-smart-choice-at-a-time) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## How to Build Financial Wealth, One Smart Choice at a Time [![This is Mining? Cassandra shares her career journey to launching this rewarding career](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/Cassandra%20Black%20(1).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/an-inspirational-story-this-is-mining) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## An Inspirational Story: This is Mining [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20%231_%20MK-PCC-09-20_%20Financial%20Future%20(unit1).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/help-students-prepare-for-their-financial-future) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Help Students Prepare for Their Financial Future [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20%231_%20MK-PCC-09-14_Tips%20for%20Job%20Interview%20(Unit%202).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/resume-and-cover-letter-tips-to-help-you-land-the-interview) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Resume and Cover Letter Tips to Help You Land the Interview [![Immersive Learning through Virtual Reality with Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Blog%20Images%20(Online)/Immersive%20Learning_Blog%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/immersive-learning-through-virtual-reality) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Immersive Learning Through Virtual Reality [![A Career Story: Dody’s Journey to Becoming a Successful HVAC Mechanic](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Blog%20Images%20(Online)/HVAC%20Badge_Doddys%20Story_Blog%20Images.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/a-career-story-dodys-journey-to-becoming-a-successful-hvac-mechanic) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## A Career Story: Dody’s Journey to Becoming a Successful HVAC Mechanic [![Student Journey badges for Levels 6 - 8 ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Student%20Journey%20Level%20Pages%20Graphics/Student%20Journeys%20Levels%206-8%20Now%20Available%20%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factors-student-journeys-solve-career-education-challenges) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor’s Student Journeys Solve Career Education Challenges [![Inspire students to discover a day in life, on the job with the Take Our Kids to Work Day toolkit by Edge Factor. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Events/Take%20our%20Kids%20to%20Work%20Day/Inspire%20Students%20and%20Job%20Seekers.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/a-day-in-the-life-take-our-kids-to-work-day-inspires-career-exploration) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## A Day in the Life: Take Our Kids to Work Day Inspires Career Exploration [![Edge Factor's Skilled Trades Toolkit highlight's diverse people in skilled trades careers. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Skilled%20Trades%20Toolkit/Skilled%20Trades%20Toolkit_Promo%20Image%201.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/diversity-in-the-workplace) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Diversity in the Workplace [![ABEC & Edge Factor Digitized Career Curriculums in Public Safety, Culinary Arts, Automotive and Construction](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Focus%20Campaigns/Arizona/ABECs%20Digitized%20Career%20Curriculums.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/empowering-arizona-educators-with-abecs-digitized-career-curriculums) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Empowering Arizona Educators with ABEC’s Digitized Career Curriculums [![Celebrate Diversity Month with Edge Factor's Skilled Trades Toolkit](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Skilled%20Trades%20Toolkit%202025/Skilled%20Trades%20Toolkit%20Thumbnail.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/celebrate-diversity-in-skilled-trades) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Celebrate Diversity in Skilled Trades [![Edge Factor's Got Arizona Covered with ECAP Resources](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Focus%20Campaigns/Arizona/Arizona%20ECAP_Landing%20Page_Graphic.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factors-got-arizona-educators-covered-with-ecap-resources) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Edge Factor’s got Arizona Educators Covered with ECAP Resources [![Michigan Personal Finance Course with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Michigan_Fin%20Lit_Blog%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/how-edge-factor-is-transforming-personal-finance-education-in-michigan) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## How Edge Factor is Transforming Personal Finance Education in Michigan [![Arkansas Launch Event](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Arkansas/Arkansas%20LAUNCH%20Event_Blog%20Cover.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/arkansas-launch-platform-impacting-lives-and-workforce-development) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Arkansas LAUNCH Platform: Impacting Lives and Workforce Development [![Explore Ontario Skilled Trades Careers with Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Ontario%20Skilled%20Trades/Ontario%20Skilled%20Trades%20Blog%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/ontario-skilled-trades-equipping-the-next-generation) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Ontario Skilled Trades: Equipping the Next Generation [![Michigan EDP with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Michigan%20EDP%20Pages_SM%20Post_Cover.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/educational-development-how-edge-factor-elevates-michigan-edps) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Educational Development: How Edge Factor Elevates Michigan EDPs [![Arizona Educators Inspire Career Exploration with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Blog%20Images%20(Online)/Arizona%20Educators%20Inspire%20Career%20Exploration%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/arizona-educators-inspire-career-exploration-with-edge-factor) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Arizona Educators Inspire Career Exploration with Edge Factor [![Now What? A Digital Graphic Novel and Online Game to explore skilled trades careers](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2023-13Now%20What%20Story%20Blog%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/now-what-a-graphic-novel-adventure-into-skilled-trades-careers) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Now What? A Graphic Novel Adventure into Skilled Trades Careers [![Why Care about Skilled Trades? ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Why%20Care/2021-51-03%20Why%20Care%20Skilled%20Trades%20Social%20Media%20Square.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/why-care-about-skilled-trades) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Why Care About Skilled Trades? [![Edge Factor Made in Ontario series ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Made_in_Ontario_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-made-in-ontario-series) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Made in Ontario Series  [![Celebrate women in skilled trades during international women's month. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Holidays_Awareness_Appreciation%20Days/WomenInScience.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/5-reasons-to-share-the-women-in-skilled-trades-experience) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## 5 Reasons to Promote Women in Skilled Trades [![Explore what it means to be future proof with Edge Factor CTE Month Toolkit](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/CTE%20Month%202025/CTE%20Toolkit%20Thumbnail.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/being-future-proof) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Being Future Proof [![Equip student with practical skills developed in CTE programs](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/CTE%20Month%202025/CTE_Equip%20Students%20with%20Practical%20Skills.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/technical-education-is-the-connection-to-past-and-future-skills) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Tech Ed Is The Connection to Past and Future Skills [![Promote CTE programs to boost enrolment and build the future workforce](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/CTE%20Month%202025/CTE%20Month%20SM_1.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/free-cte-month-toolkit-celebrates-technical-education-programs) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Free CTE Month Toolkit Celebrates Technical Education Programs [![Inspire students with story driven career media in the CTE Month toolkit ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/CTE%20Month%202025/CTE_Story%20Driven%20Media.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/rise-of-the-machines-future-skills-beat-ai-at-its-own-game) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Rise of the Machines: Future Skills Beat AI at Its Own Game [![Promote Technical Education programs with the Edge Factor CTE Toolkit ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/CTE%20Month%202025/CTE%20Month%20SM_1.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/technical-education-equips-students-with-future-skills) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Technical Education Equips Students with Future Skills [![Tips for Job Interviews: A Rresource for Teachers to prepare students for the future of work by Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Interview%20101_Blog%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tips-for-job-interviews-how-educators-build-career-ready-students) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Tips for Job Interviews: How Educators Build Career-Ready Students [![Career Readines: Bridging the Skills Gap with Apprenticeships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Blog%20Images%20(Online)/Apprenticeship%20Toolkit%202024%20Graphics.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/career-readiness-through-apprenticeships-inspiring-the-next-generation) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Career Readiness Through Apprenticeships: Inspiring the Next Generation [![Jeremy Bout from Edge Factor at the Great Lakes Bay Manufacturing Meeting](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Blog%20Images%20(Online)/GLMBA%20Blog%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/celebrating-innovation-2024-great-lakes-bay-manufacturing-meeting) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Highlights from Great Lakes Bay Manufacturing Annual Meeting [![Apprenticeship Jobs Impact the Future](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/Apprenticeship%20Jobs_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/offering-apprenticeship-jobs-can-impact-the-future) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Offering Apprenticeship Jobs Can Impact the Future [![Inspiring student to explore careers in Long-term care](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Blog%20Images%20(Online)/Inspiring%20Students%20to%20Explore%20Long-Term%20Care%20Careers.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/inspiring-students-to-explore-long-term-care-careers) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Inspiring Students to Explore Long-Term Care Careers [![Ontario CLRI Partners with Edge Factor to Highlight Long-Term Care Careers](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Schlegel-UW%20Research%20Institute%20for%20Aging%20and%20Edge%20Factor%20Partner%20to%20Promote%20Long-Term%20Care%20Career%20Opportunities%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/ontario-clri-partners-with-edge-factor-to-highlight-long-term-care-careers) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Ontario CLRI Partners with Edge Factor to Highlight Long-Term Care Careers [![Characteristics of a Good Apprentice](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Why%20Care/SoftSkills_Apprenticeships.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/characteristics-of-a-good-apprentice) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Characteristics of a Good Apprentice [![Why Care about Apprenticeships? ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Why%20Care/Why%20Care%20Apprenticeships%20Blog_SMM.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/why-care-about-apprenticeships) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Why Care About Apprenticeships? [![Edge Factor's Apprenticeship Toolkit ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Apprenticeship%20Toolkit%202024%20Thumbnail.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/free-toolkit-showcases-the-power-of-apprenticeships) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Free Toolkit Showcases the Power of Apprenticeships [![Advance Arizona's Future Workforce](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing%20Blog%20Images.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/advance-arizonas-workforce) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Strategic Partnership to Advance Arizona’s Workforce [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/TOKW%202024/TOKW%202024%20Graphics.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/why-care-about-take-our-kids-to-work-day) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Why Care About Take Our Kids to Work Day [![Explore Career as an Electrical Design Engineer with Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Content%20Features/LaunchPoint%20Graphics/Marketing%20Blog%20Images.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/empowering-students-to-explore-careers-electrical-design-engineer) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Empowering Students to Explore Careers:  Electrical Design Engineer [![Jeremy Bout, President and Founder of Edge Factor shares a keynote for manufacturing day, called Behind Closed Doors](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Discover%20the%20Hidden%20World%20of%20Manufacturing.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/behind-closed-doors-discover-the-hidden-world-of-manufacturing) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Behind Closed Doors: Discover the Hidden World of Manufacturing [![Arizona Career Awareness Month](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Career%20Awareness%20Month%20Tools%20For%20Arizona%20Teachers%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/career-awareness-month) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Career Awareness Month: Tools for Arizona Teachers [![Edge Factor Rock MFG Day toolkit](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Events/2023%20Rock%20MFG%20Day/RockMFGDay_General.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/why-get-involved-in-mfg-day-events) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Why Get Involved in MFG Day Events? [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/12.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/empowering-students-guiding-their-career-journey-with-edge-factor) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Empowering Students: Guiding Their Career Journey with Edge Factor [![Manufacturing Day Toolkit by Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Toolkits/2024%20Toolkits/2024%20Rock%20MFG%20Day/Rock%20MFG%20Thumbnail%20(3).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/rock-your-manufacturing-day-events) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Rock your Manufacturing Day Events [![Rock MFG Day events with Edge Factor Free Toolkit](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/MKS-BI%20Marketing%20Blog%20Images.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/host-a-rock-mfg-day-event-to-bridge-the-skills-gap-in-manufacturing) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Host a Rock MFG Day Event: Bridge the Skills Gap in Manufacturing [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Paid%20Ad%20Carousel.gif)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/next-stop-level-up-career-fairs) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Next Stop: Level Up! Career Fairs [![Edge Factor new series: Career Profiles Jr. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Career%20Profiles%20Jr/Features%20Blog%20Images%20(4).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/inspiring-young-learners-edge-factor-career-profiles-jr) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Inspiring Young Learners: Edge Factor's Career Profiles Jr. [![Renewing Roots: Kristy Corbiere's career story ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/Renewing%20Roots_Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/renewing-roots-embracing-indigenous-culture-and-career-growth) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Renewing Roots: Embracing Indigenous Culture and Career Growth [![Mike and Linda Fitzpatrick features on Dream Weaver, and episode the Journey by Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2022-31-02_Journey_Deam%20Weaver_Social%20Media%20Square.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/lessons-learned-wisdom-gained-from-the-sea) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Lessons Learned: Wisdom Gained from the Sea ​​ [![Edge Factor's new Elements episode tackles microplastic pollution in oceans.](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Elements%20-%20Plastic%20Pollution%20Research%20(1).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/environmental-impact-tackling-microplastic-pollution-with-ocean-diagnostics) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Environmental Impact: Tackling Microplastic Pollution [![PA Patrice Barnes Press Conference in St. Catharines](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2024_SDF_Announcement%20Event_Group%20Shot.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/celebrating-the-unsung-heroes-in-skilled-trades) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Celebrating the Unsung Heroes in Skilled Trades [![Juxtapose: Alice Cooper Teen Centers featured in a new Edge Factor Show](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Edge%20Factor%20Show/2022-09%20EFS%20Juxtapose%20Social%20Media%20Square.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/the-evolution-of-music-where-rock-n-roll-meets-mariachi) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## The Evolution of Music: Where Rock ‘n Roll Meets Mariachi [![MLITSD announces new FAST program to accelerate students journey into the trades ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/Ministry%20Announcement%20at%20JNSS28.jpeg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/mlitsd-introduces-new-apprenticeship-program) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## MLITSD Introduces NEW Apprenticeship Program [![Exploring Skilled Trades Careers at an Early Age](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Explorers/Explorers%20thumbnail.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/exploring-skilled-trades-careers-at-an-early-age) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Exploring Skilled Trades Careers at an Early Age [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Financial%20Literacy%20Blog%20Image-1.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/why-is-financial-literacy-important) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Why is Financial Literacy Important? [![Elements: Fashion and Plastics](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Elements/Fashion_Plastics_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/sustainability-in-fashion-pioneering-a-greener-and-cleaner-future) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Sustainability in Fashion: Pioneering a Greener and Cleaner Future [![Young man with autism sitting in a tool and die shop](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Uniquely%20Abled%20Feature%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/uniquely-abled-students-are-set-up-for-success) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Uniquely Abled Students Are Set Up for Success [![Jamie McMillan, Proving Women Can Work in Construction](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/The%20Journey_Content%20Feature/2022-41-037%20From%20The%20Ground%20Up%20TRAILER%20Graphics_Thumbnail.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/womencanworkinconstruction) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Jamie McMillan, Paving the Way for Women Construction [![Celebrate Women in Skilled Trades ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Social%20Media%20Misc/Jamie%20McMilla_Women%20in%20Trades_Screen%20Shot%202022-04-25%20at%209.49.16%20AM.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/celebrate-women-in-the-skilled-trades) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Celebrate Women in Skilled Trades [![Early Childhood Educators workplace](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2023-18_MT01_Featured%20Blog%20Image%20(2).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/early-childhood-educators-building-foundations-of-potential) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Early Childhood Educators: Building Foundations of Potential [![Eearly Childhood Educator with young students](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/2023-18_MT02_ECE_Featured%20Image%20(3).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/8-communities-unite-to-inspire-future-early-childhood-educators) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## 8 Communities Unite to Inspire Future Early Childhood Educators [![John Good turned disappointment into success by making a career out of what he loved to do.](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(1).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/lessons_learned_from_disappointment) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Lessons Learned From Disappointment [![Masters of Resonance, an Edge Factor film](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/unnamed-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/masters-of-resonance-world-premiere) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## The Art of Drum Making: Masters of Resonance [![Edge Factor new Feature for Grades 5 -6 students to connect STEAM skills real world careers](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Jaybird%20Journals_Blog%20Feature%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/learning-is-fun-with-jaybird-steam-investigator) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Learning is Fun with Jaybird STEAM Investigator [![3 Life Lesson Learned from Rush Drummer Neil Peart](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/3-important-lessons-about-life-from-rush-drummer-neil-peart) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## 3 Life Lessons from Rush Drummer Neil Peart [![This is Mine Life Program](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Free%20Programming%20(2023)/TIML_Banner%201920x640.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/inspiring-the-next-generation-to-consider-an-exciting-career-in-mining) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Inspiring the Next Generation to Consider an Exciting Career in Mining [![SME Education Foundation equips 12 SME PRIME School in Georgia with Edge Factor Memberships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/empowering-georgias-sme-prime-schools-a-collaborative-leap-with-edge-factor) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Empowering Georgia's SME PRIME Schools: A Collaborative Leap with Edge Factor [![SME Education Foundation Empowers 16 SME PRIME schools with Edge Factor Memberships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Image%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/sme-education-foundation-empowers-16-sme-prime-schools-with-edge-factor-memberships) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## SME Education Foundation Empowers 16 SME PRIME Schools with Edge Factor [![Edge Factor Filming with Chef David Wolfman to showcase careers in culinary arts ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Filming%20with%20Wolfman_Blog%20Feature%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/new-media-captures-the-essence-of-a-career-in-culinary-arts) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## New Media Captures the Essence of a Career in Culinary Arts [![Why host a Manufacturing Day event](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2023%20Rock%20MFG%20Day/RockMFGDay_General.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/five-reasons-to-host-manufacturing-day-events) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Five Reasons to Host Manufacturing Day Events [![Edge Factor new series, Jaybird STEAM Investigator](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Jaybird%20Investigator/JayBird%20STEAM%20Investigator_BlogImage.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/explore-steam-careers-with-edge-factor) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Explore STEAM Careers with Edge Factor [![Lifelong Learning - Soft Skills on the job with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/LifeLongLearning%20SoftSkill.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/the-benefits-of-lifelong-learning) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## The Benefits of Lifelong Learning [![New Indigenous and Motive Power Career Media by Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/HCDSB%20Content_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/halton-cdsb-edge-factor-new-indigenous-motive-power-career-media) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Halton CDSB & Edge Factor: New Indigenous & Motive Power Career Media [![Graduation hat in the sunset with text, Today's Graduates, The Faces of the Future](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Grad%20Message%202023_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/todays-graduates-the-faces-of-the-future) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Today’s Graduates: The Faces of the Future [![Renfrew & Lanark County filmed career media with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/RenfrewLarnark_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/explore-careers-in-hospitality-with-new-edge-factor-media) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Explore Careers in Hospitality with New Edge Factor Media [![Dr. Jon Callegher as the keynote speaker at the Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant Skilled Trades Event ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Skilled%20Trades%20Event%20Postcard%20(5).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/empowering-the-brantford-brant-community-to-attract-young-people-to-the-trades) ## Empowering the Brantford-Brant Community to Attract Young People to the Trades [![Jeremy Bout from Edge Factor will be at the Construction Career & Resource Fair at Mohawk College](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/WAGE%20Event_Blog%20Feature%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/find-edge-factor-at-the-construction-career-resource-fair) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Find Edge Factor at the Construction Career & Resource Fair [![Edge Factor Workforce Excellence Awards ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/WEP/WEP%20Awards%20title.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/meet-the-judges-for-edge-factors-2023-wep-awards) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Meet the Judges for Edge Factor’s 2023 WEP Awards [![Edge Factor Launches Workforce Excellence community awards](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/WEP/WEP%20Graphics%20Square%5B1x1%5D%20V3.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-launches-community-awards-for-workforce-excellence) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor  Launches Community Awards for Workforce Excellence [![Edge Factor's Workforce Excellence Program](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/WEP/WEP%20Graphics%20Square%5B1x1%5D%20V2.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/earn-and-learn-with-edge-factor-and-the-wep-factor-awards) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Learn and Earn with Edge Factor and the WEP Factor Awards [![Workforce Development is a commitment](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Workforcce%20Development_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/workforce-development-is-a-commitment) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Workforce Development is a Commitment [![Edge Factor feature Award Winning Indigenous Chef David Wolfman](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Chef%20Wolfman_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/new-edge-factor-features-award-winning-indigenous-chef-david-wolfman) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## New Edge Factor features Award Winning Indigenous Chef David Wolfman [![Edge Factor new STEAM on job library helps prepare students and job seekers for future careers. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Banners/Feature%20Banners%20(2).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/watch-steam-skills-come-alive-on-the-job) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Watch STEAM Skills Come Alive On the Job [![What Are the Careers of the Future? 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[![Edge Factor Launches new series, Elements, that tackles sustainability topics](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Elements_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-new-elements-series-tackles-sustainability-topics) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor new “Elements” Series Tackles Sustainable Solutions [![Apprenticeship Programs create resilient workforce](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/WEP/WEP%20Marketing%20GIF-thumb.jpeg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/apprenticeship-programs-create-a-resilient-workforce) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Apprenticeship Programs Create a Resilient Workforce [![Jeremy Bout from Edge Factor at MX2022 Manufacturing Expo in Manheim, PA](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/MX2022_Blog%20Feature%20Image%20(2).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-live-at-mx2022-manufacturers-expo) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Live at MX2022 Manufacturers Expo [![Workforce Excellence Program addresses the skilled workers shortage in Ontario](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/WEP/WEP%20Graphics%20Square%5B1x1%5D%20V2.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/a-digital-program-to-address-the-skilled-worker-shortage-in-ontario) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## A Digital Program to Address the Skilled Worker Shortage in Ontario [![Jeremy Bout Keynote presenter at National Manufacturing Day event at Rock Valley College](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Rockford%20Event_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-live-at-ceanci-regional-mfg-day-event) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Live at CEANCI Regional MFG Day Event! [![Know Yourself. Know Your Options. Manufacturing Careers. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Know%20Yourself_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/manufacturing-careers-know-yourself.-know-your-options) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Manufacturing Careers: Know Yourself. Know Your Options [![Edge Factor releases a new film, Pulse: Where Manufacturing Meets Healthcare](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Pulse_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/manufacturing-medical-devices-where-manufacturing-meets-healthcare) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Manufacturing Medical Devices: Where Manufacturing Meets Healthcare [![Successful Career Planning at Every Age with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Career%20Planning-Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tips-for-successful-career-planning-at-every-age) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Tips for Successful Career Planning at Every Age [![Ontario East Economic Development partners with Edge Factor to Empower the Future Workforce](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Ontario%20EDC_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/ontario-east-economic-development-empowers-the-future-workforce) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Ontario East Economic Development Empowers the Future Workforce [![Edge Factor Launches new Tunes of Trade series for Early Learners](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Tunes%20of%20the%20Trade%20Generic%20EF%20Thumbnail.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-new-tunes-of-the-trade-series-for-early-learners) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor new “Tunes of the Trade” Series for Early Learners [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/V8%20Marketing%20Graphics/Announcement_%20Press%20Release_Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-launches-new-smart-platform-begin-your-career-journey) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Launches New Smart Platform: Begin Your Career Journey [![Edge Factor launched Rock MFG Day Toolkit ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Rock%20MFG%20Day%202022/General_RockMFG-22.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-launches-rock-mfg-day-toolkit) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Launches Rock MFG Day Toolkit! [![BHNCDSB & GEDSB partnered with Edge Factor to host Epic Week 2022: A Virtual Skilled Trades Event ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Epic%20Week_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/epic-week-a-virtual-career-exploration-event) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Epic Week: A Virtual Career Exploration Event [![Gene Haas Foundation Sponsors Urban Youth Racing School with Edge Factor Memberships ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/GeneHaas_UYRS_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/gene-haas-foundation-inspires-next-gen-to-launch-manufacturing-careers) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Gene Haas Foundation inspires next gen to launch Manufacturing Careers [![PMA partners with Edge Factor to tackle workforce development ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/PMA%20Partnership_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/pma-edge-factor-partner-to-tackle-workforce-development) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## PMA & Edge Factor Partner to Tackle Workforce Development [![Jeremy Bout at Ignite Back to school kickoff event in Arizona](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Ignite%20AZ%20Live%20Event_Blog%20Feature%20image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-live-at-the-ignite-arizona-back-to-school-kickoff-event) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Live at the Ignite Arizona Back to School Kickoff Event [![CFAA & Edge Factor Partner to Showcase Fire Alarm Industry & Careers](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2022%20Toolkits/CFAA%20Partnership_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/cfaa-edge-factor-partner-to-showcase-fire-alarm-industry-careers) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## CFAA & Edge Factor Partner to Showcase Fire Alarm Industry & Careers [![Edge Factor & KPRDSB partner to host a virtual skilled trades event](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/KPRDSB_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/kawartha-pine-ridge-dsb-edge-factor-inspired-1550-indigenous-youth) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB & Edge Factor Inspired 1550+ Indigenous Youth [![Explore Top Industries and Careers in Canada](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Canada%20Has%20the%20Edge_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/explore-top-industries-and-careers-in-canada) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Explore Top Industries and Careers in Canada [![Jeremy Bout presenting at the Shock of the Now Event hosted by California Arts, Media & Entertainment](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Social%20Media%20Misc/Shock%20of%20the%20Now%20Event_DG-V4%5Bno-link%5D.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-live-at-the-shock-of-the-now-event) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Live at the Shock of the Now Event [![Inspiration Impacts Career Exploration](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Inspiration_Blog%20Feature%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/inspiration-impacts-career-exploration) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Inspiration Impacts Career Exploration [![Access the free Edge Factor Toolkits to explore careers](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Platform/Graphics/Thumbnails/custom-video-thumbnails/Toolkits.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/explore-careers-as-a-lifelong-learner) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Explore Careers as a Lifelong Learner [![Kickstart your Skilled Trades Future](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Kickstartv2_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/kickstart-your-skilled-trades-future-event) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Kickstart Your Skilled Trades Future Event [![Graduation Message: Keys to Success ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Grad%20Blog%20Graphic_Final.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/keys-to-success-a-graduation-message) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Keys to Success:  A Graduation Message [![Bluewater District School Board Empowers Students with access to Edge Factor Career Exploration tools](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/BluewaterDSB_Blog%20Graphic.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/bluewater-district-school-board-empowers-students-on-their-career-journey) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Bluewater District School Board Empowers Students on their Career Journey [![Regina Christian School equips students with Edge Factor career exploration tools ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/RCS_Social%20Media%20Images.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/regina-christian-school-equips-students-with-edge-factor-career-exploration-tools) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Regina Christian School Equips Students with Edge Factor Career Exploration Tools [![https://app.edgefactor.com/Kidder/](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Banners/Feature%20Banners.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/kidder-and-edge-factor) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Kidder Kits & Edge Factor: Hands On Learning [![What's in your Toolbelt - a new series by Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Whats%20in%20your%20Toolbelt/WIYTB%20Promo%20Video_YouTube%20Custom%20ThumbnailsLI%20Articles%20Cover.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-launches-new-series-for-grade-3-4-students-whats-in-your-toolbelt) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Launches new series for Grade 3-4 students: What’s In Your Toolbelt? [![How Overcoming Obstacles Can Lead to Career Success](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Overcoming%20Obstacles_Blog%20Feature%20Image%20(2).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/how-overcoming-obstacles-can-lead-to-career-success) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## How Overcoming Obstacles Can Lead to Career Successs [![ABB & Edge Factor parter to inspire the future workforce](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Archive/ABB/ABB_LinkedIn%20Link%20Post.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/abb-partners-with-edge-factor) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## ABB Partners with Edge Factor to Inspire the Future Workforce [![America has the Edge](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/USA%20hasthe%20Edge_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-features-american-made-career-exploration-media) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Features American Made Career Exploration Media [![New York has the Edge ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/New%20York%20has%20the%20Edge_Social%20Media%20Images%20(1).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-equips-everyone-in-new-york-state-with-career-exploration-media) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Equips Everyone in New York State with Career Exploration Media [![Fanshawe College partners with Edge Factor to showcase career focussed media and training programs. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/PlanNowtoShapeYourFuture.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-fanshawe-partner-to-give-students-a-head-start) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor & Fanshawe College Partner to Give Students a Head Start [![Mercer County Business & Industry Career Fair hosted by Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/MercerCounty_Blog%20Images.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/mercer-county-inspired-hundreds-of-students-to-explore-careers) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Mercer County Inspired Hundreds of Students to Explore Careers [![ Career Development in Early Learning ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Career%20Deve_EarlyLearning_Social%20Media%20Images.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/career-development-in-early-learning) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Career Development in Early Learning [![Edge Factor showcases careers and companies in Louisiana ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/LouisianaHastheEdge_Blog%20Feature%20Image%20(1).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-empowers-the-future-workforce-in-louisiana) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Edge Factor Empowers the Future Workforce in Louisiana [![Edge Factor features companies, careers and schools in the State of Ohio](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Ohio_has_the_Edge.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/ohio-companies-align-with-edge-factor-on-a-common-mission) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Ohio Companies Align with Edge Factor on a Common Mission [![Edge Factor Career Journey](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Social%20Media%20Misc/Map%20Your%20Career%20Journey.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/career-development-from-kindergarten-to-retirement) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Career Development from Kindergarten to Retirement [![NCATC partners with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Platform/Graphics/Thumbnails/custom-video-thumbnails/Toolkits.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/partnership-announcement-ncatc) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## NCATC and Edge Factor Partner to Tackle Workforce Development [![Edge Factor Smart Platform for a Changing World](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/Blog%20Feature%20Image-1.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factors-smart-platform-for-a-changing-world) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor’s Smart Platform for a Changing World [![Washington Has the Edge with Edge Factor Logo](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/washington-has-the-edge) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Washington Companies Work to Build the Future Workforce [![Edge Factor features career and training opportunities for students and job-seekers in California](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/California%20Has%20the%20Edge.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-inspires-california-students-to-explore-local-careers) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Edge Factor Inspires California Students to Explore Local Careers [![Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters partners with Edge Factor to build the workforce pipeline](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/EF%20Stock%20Images/Content%20Features_slant_V2.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/canadian-manufacturers-and-exporters-and-edge-factor-empower-companies) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and Edge Factor Empower Companies [![Edge Factor is equipping your CTE Educators in Louisiana with tools for students to discover local career pathways. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/the-best-8.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/louisiana-schools-and-edge-factor-equip-students-to-discover-local-career-pathways) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Discover Local Career Pathways [![Edge Factor and Skills Ontario partner to inspire the future workforce](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Marketing/Skills%20Ontario%20Competition/SOC%202025_Landing%20Page_Banner.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/skills-ontario-edge-factor-are-building-the-skilled-trades-workforce) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Skills Ontario & Edge Factor are Building the Skilled Trades Workforce [![Jeremy Bout, Founder and Producer of Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/A-Letter-from-Producer-Jeremy-Bout_Banner-8.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/planningforthefuture) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Planning for the Future: Push Back the Edge of What Is Possible [![South Carolina GEAR UP project partners with Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/SouthCarolinaGearUp_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/midlands-gear-up-prepares-students-for-future-careers) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Midlands GEAR UP Prepares Students for Future Careers [![Edge Factor Overview ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Edge%20Factor%20A%20Smart%2c%20Story-Driven%20Platform%20REVITALIZING%20Workforce%20Development.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-online-learning-career-exploration-tools) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Online Learning & Career Exploration Tools [![NTMA  and Edge Factor partner to improve workforce development](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/NTMA_2022PartnershipGraphic.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/ntma-edge-factor-partner-to-improve-workforce-development) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## NTMA & Edge Factor Partner to Improve Workforce Development [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Events/Apprenticeship%20Week%202022/Apprenticeship%20Week_2022.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-successfully-raised-awareness-of-apprenticeship-programs) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Successfully Raised Awareness of Apprenticeship Programs! [![Edge Factor and NEMA partner to build the workforce pipeline](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/NEMA_2022PartnershipGraphic.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/nema-and-edge-partner-to-build-the-workforcce-pipeline) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## NEMA and Edge Partner partner to build the Workforce Pipeline [![Remote Learning Resources for Educators from Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/RemoteLearningResources4.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/remote-learning-resources-for-educators) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Remote Learning Resources for Educators [![Character Traits of a Successful Person by Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/SuccessfulPersonBlogFeatureImage.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/character-traits-of-a-successful-person) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Character Traits of a Successful Person [![Edge Factor Executive receives leadership award ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Linked%20in%20Posts%20(1).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-executive-receives-leadership-award) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## Edge Factor Executive Receives Leadership Award [![Midlands has the Edge - Discover careers in Midlands, South Carolina](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images/Blog%20Feature%20Image%20(2).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-launches-made-in-south-carolina) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Launches Made in South Carolina [![Edge Factor's Rock MFG Day STEAM Experience](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Platform/Graphics/Thumbnails/custom-video-thumbnails/ROCKMFGDAY2021-thumb.jpeg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-partners-successfully-rocked-manufacturing-day) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor & Partners Successfully Rocked Manufacturing Day! [![Edge Factor Made In Arizona Series ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/MadeInArizona%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-launches-a-made-in-arizona-series) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Launches a Made in Arizona Series [![Made in Ontario Series by Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Made%20In%20Series/Made_in_Ontario_Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/celebrating-skilled-tradespeople-in-ontario) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Celebrating Skilled Trades in Ontario [![SME and Edge Factor partner to inspire students with virtual events ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/SME%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/engage-inspire-and-prepare-students-with-virtual-events) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Engage, Inspire and Prepare Students with Virtual Events [![Edge Factor releases new Why Care series ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Why%20Care_Blog_SMM.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-releases-new-why-care-series) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Releases new “Why Care?” Series [![Back to school training sessions for educators](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Back_to_School_Event_2021/BacktoSchoolevent2.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-back-to-school-event-empowered-educators) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor Back to School Event Empowered Educators [![Lawrence County Business & Industry Career Fair](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Images.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-and-lawrence-county-host-virtual-career-fair) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Edge Factor and Lawrence County Host Virtual Career Fair [![Edge Factor's multi media tools inspire career exploration and breathe life into manufacturing communities. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/0000-8.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/5-ways-breathe-life-manufacturing-community) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Breathe Life into Your Manufacturing Community [![Manufacturing Industry image of machines on factory floor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Archive/Industry%20IMages/19248_Manufacturing_Feature-Image_Text.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/manufacturing-careers-require-open-hands-and-open-minds) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Manufacturing Careers Require Open Hands and Open Minds [![Edge Factor Back to School virtual event with training sessions for educators. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Back_to_School_Event_2021/Back%20to%20School%20Feature%20Banner%20with%20Title.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/back-to-school-event-training-sessions-for-educators) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Back to School Event: Training Sessions for Educators [![Presicion Metalforming Association partners with Edge Factor to tackle workforce development. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/PMA%20Partnership%20Annoucement%20Instagram%20Shared%20Photos.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/pma-partners-with-edge-factor-to-tackle-workforce-development) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## PMA Partners with Edge Factor to Tackle Workforce Development [![Jeremy Bout shares advice with graduating class of 2021, just do what you said you would do. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2021-06-01%20(24).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/just-do-what-you-said-you-would-do) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Just Do What You Said You Would Do [![Edge Factor helps communities build their future workforce ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/700x400-LEDA-8.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/challenge-accepted-4-ways-to-impact-a-community) [Community Members](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/community-members) ## How Can You Impact Your Community [![Learning from Indigenous Tradespeople](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Social%20Media%20Misc/SMM%20Images%20Summer%202022/Indigenous%20Day%20(CA)_SMM_Facebook%20Shared%20Post%20Image%20-%201200x630.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/learning-from-indigenous-peoples-in-skilled-trades) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Learning from Indigenous Tradespeople [![Edge Factor partnered with myBlueprint](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2020-21%20Partnership%20Packages%20and%20Images/myBlueprint_Instagram%20Shared%20Photos.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/myblueprint-and-edge-factor) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Discover Career Pathways with myBlueprint and Edge Factor [![Edge Factor partners with California Arts, Media and Entertainment ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/CA%20AME_Hubspot%20Feature%20Simple%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/california-arts-media-and-entertainment-partnership) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## California Arts, Media, and Entertainment Partners with Edge Factor [![NIMS and Edge Factor partner to inspire the future workforce ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Platform/Graphics/Thumbnails/custom-video-thumbnails/Toolkits.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/nims-and-edge-factor-inspire-the-future-workforce) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## NIMS and Edge Factor Inspire the Future Workforce [![2021 Partnership Announcement with Edge Factor, NTMA and AMPED](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/NTMA-AMPED_Facebook%20Shared%20Post%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/ntma-and-amped-partners-with-edge-factor) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Empowering the Future of Manufacturing [![Mastercam and Edge Factor partner to equip the future workforce with career exploration tools. ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/2020-21%20Partnership%20Packages/Mastercam_Twitter%20In-Stream%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/mastercam-and-edge-factor-partnership) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Mastercam and Edge Factor Partner to Inspire the Future Workforce [![Lawrence County and Edge Factor partner to host a virtual career fair! ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Social%20Media%20Misc/Lawrence%20County%20Career%20Fair%202020%20EF%20Banner.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/lawrence-county-hosts-first-virtual-career-fair) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Virtual Career Fair with Edge Factor [![Edge Factor ROCK MFG Day Experience inspires career exploration in manufacturing ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/f.hubspotusercontent00.nethubfs6413859Rock%20MFG%20DAY%20Kit%202020Rock%20MFG%20DAY%202020%20LinkedIn%20Link%20Post_v2.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/rock-your-manufacturing-day-events-with-engaging-video-content) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Rock MFG Day With Engaging Videos [![Rock MFG Day: STEAM Experience ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Rock%20MFG%20DAY%202020%20EF%20Thumbnail.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/rock-mfg-day-steam-experience) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Rock MFG Day: STEAM Experience [![](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Graduation%20Speech%20Hubspot%20Feature%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/to-the-class-of-2020-from-edge-factor-dont-just-survive-thrive) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Don't Just Survive, Thrive! [![Reach Skilled Trade Students at Home: Learn A Skilled Trade Online](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(1)-4.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/reach-skilled-trade-students-at-home-learn-a-skilled-trade-online) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Reach Skilled Trade Students at Home with Online Learning Tools [![Online Learning Is Easy with a Free Virtual Workplace Experience](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/pasted%20image%200%20(1)-2.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/online-learning-is-easy-with-a-free-virtual-workplace-experience) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Online Learning with Virtual Workplace Experience [![Future Careers: The Pioneers of the Clean Energy Sector](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/pasted%20image%200-2.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/careers-of-the-future-the-pioneers-of-the-clean-energy-sector) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Future Careers: The Pioneers of the Clean Energy Sector [![Introduce Students to A Virtual Workplace Experience](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/VWE%20Graphics%20EF%20Thumbnail%20-%201350%20x%20900.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/introduce-students-to-a-virtual-workplace-experience) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Introduce Students to A Virtual Workplace Experience [![STEAM Activities During School Closures for Peace of Mind](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(3)-1.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/steam-activities-during-school-closures-for-peace-of-mind) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## STEAM Activities During School Closures for Peace of Mind [![Get Meaningful At-Home Learning During School Closures](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(1)-3.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/get-meaningful-at-home-learning-during-school-closures) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## Get Meaningful At-Home Learning Resources [![How to Support Teachers During School Closures from COVID-19](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(6).png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/how-to-support-teachers-during-school-closures-from-covid-19) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## How to Support Teachers During School Closures [![Lightbulb Career Ideas for Students ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Image.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/career-ideas-for-students) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Career Ideas for Students [![The Power of Storytelling During School Closures](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(1)-2.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/the-power-of-storytelling-during-school-closures) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## The Power of Storytelling During School Closures [![Jumpstart Convention 2020](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Jump-Start-convention-2.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/jumpstart-convention-2020) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Jump Start convention 2020 [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factors 2019/2020 Platform [![Optical Illumination an Edge Factor documentary film ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Optimax-Instagram-Post-1-8.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/optical-illumination) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Optical Illumination [![Reach Beyond documentary film by Edge Factor ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EFS2-e03_Reach-Beyond_Background-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/reach-beyond) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Reach Beyond film, in partnership with NASA HUNCH and Mastercam [![Edge Factor film Charging Up features the story of Tyler Brown](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EFS2-e06_Charging-Up_Background-Photo-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/charging-up-film) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## New Film: “Charging Up” – The Story of Tyler Brown [![New Edge Factor Film "American Ingenuity" ](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/American-Ingenuity_Activity-Backgrounds-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/new-edge-factor-film-for-mfg-day-american-ingenuity) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## New Edge Factor film for MFG DAY: American Ingenuity [![Reality Redesigned competition hosted by Edge Factor](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EFS02_HUNCH_Broll_HunchAuditoriumBroll_SelectionSeq_00_22_02_18_Still001-1-2-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-randolph-community-college-launch-reality-redesigned-design-competition-reality-show-twist) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Reality Redesigned: A Design Competition with a Reality Show Twist [![Edge Factor Rock MFG Day Experience STEAM kit](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Rock-Kit-Featured-Image-1-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/manufacturing-day-in-october-is-just-around-the-corner) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## National Manufacturing Day [![Reality Redesigned Teams compete for the next round in this Edge Factor reality tv show](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8662-1024x683-4.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/edge-factor-announces-top-3-contenders-for-reality-redesigned-student-competition) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Edge Factor Reality TV Show: Reality Redesigned Competition [![Edge Factor Show on Fox and ABC](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4-16.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/the-edge-factor-show-airing-on-fox-and-abc) [Partnerships](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/partnerships) ## Sharing Stories of Innovative Manufacturing [![Suncoast Technical College hosts CNC educators conference](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HTEC-Florida-8.png)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/suncoast-technical-college-hosts-1st-florida-cnc-educators-conference) [Events](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/events) ## Suncoast Technical College hosts 1st Florida CNC Educators Conference [![Edge Factor films at Haas Automation](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EF-films-at-Haas-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/highlighting-careers-and-stem-edge-factor-films-at-haas-automation) [Media & Content](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/media-content) ## Highlighting Careers and STEM: Edge Factor Films at Haas Automation [![Discover Manufacturing jobs with cinematic films](https://blog.edgefactor.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EF-in-the-News-8.jpg)](https://blog.edgefactor.com/manufacturing-goes-hollywood) [Thought Leadership](https://blog.edgefactor.com/tag/thought-leadership) ## 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